Arracacho
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Arracacho

Tessmannianthus quadridomius

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Overview

Tessmannianthus quadridomius is a species of plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is endemic to Colombia.

Tessmannianthus quadridomius faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Amazon Basin. Agricultural expansion, logging activities, and infrastructure development have significantly reduced the availability of suitable forest habitat, while the species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats.

Threat summary

Other threatened species in Melastomataceae

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Miconia androsaemifolia

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Miconia ancistrophora

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Miconia secundolanceolata

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Miconia secundoangustifolia

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Arracacho classified as Endangered?
Arracacho is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Tessmannianthus quadridomius faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Amazon Basin. Agricultural expansion, logging activities, and infrastructure development have significantly reduced the availability of suitable forest habitat, while the species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats.
Where does Arracacho live?
Arracacho occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Arracacho?
The main threats to Arracacho are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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